Letter to Candidates not Meeting Minimum Requirements

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Dear:

The Search Committee for the position of in the University of New Mexico's Department of _______ has concluded initial evaluation of applications. From the materials submitted with your application, we have determined that your credentials do not satisfy the minimum qualifications which were posted as required for the position. For this reason, we cannot consider you a bona fide applicant and there will be no further review of your file.

I have enclosed a copy of the position announcement [job advertisement] as it was distributed. If you believe that we have made an error in our evaluation of your credentials, please feel free to contact me.

Although your application was not selected for consideration, I and the other members of the Search Committee wish to thank you for your interest in the University of New Mexico. We extend to you our best wishes for a successful and rewarding career.